A reader reports:
“Firefighters currently on scene waiting for gas company. Heavy gas smell in area.”
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@judahariel tweets us:
“Fire in apartment building on Fairmont between Sherman and Georgia. Hope everyone is ok!”
Thanks to all who emailed and tweeted. As of 9:45pm it appears to be contained and in the vicinity of 15th and P or Q Street, NW.
A reader reports:
“Major house fire this afternoon on Madison between 16th and 14th. Never saw flames but tons of smoke coming out of every window. Firefighters cut holes in the roof. Unsure if anyone hurt or how it started.”
@IAFF36 tweeted:
“Update 1400 block Madison St NW fire in the basement is out. Firefighters still checking for extension in the walls on floors above”
Thanks to all who tweeted and emailed about the terrible fire in Dupont early this morning.
“Massive event at 17th and Riggs NW. Lots of smoke, Eric. Hear loud chain saw. Hope everyone is okay.”
“@dcfireems working hard to put out house fire 1600 block of Riggs NW. Apparently 2 injured so far”
“Multiple fire trucks, ambulances, and police on Riggs at 16th St NW”
“2 alarm fire next my apt. last night on Riggs street, NW cores out a row house killing two. Others hurt”
From @dcfireems:
“UPDATE: 2 alarm fire. 1600blk of Riggs Pl NW. fire knocked down. 2 pts P1; 2 pts P2; 2 FFs w/minor inj. 6 pts total.”
Fox 5 reports:
“Sources tell FOX 5 two bodies pulled from the third floor were a male and a female. One person was found in the bedroom and the other in the hallway.”
Updates when more is known.
Photo via @IAFF36
From DCFEMS:
“The funeral procession route for fallen DCFEMS Lt. Kevin McRae to be held on Friday, May 15, 2015. Following the service there will be a funeral procession through the District of Columbia that will result in rolling street closures between 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A map is available here.
The funeral procession will travel the following route and make four stops at the below locations:
· Marine Unit Fireboat Display – from East Capitol Street, SE to the Anacostia Fwy
· Location of Incident – from Anacostia Fwy to 7th Street, SW to 1330 7th Street, NW
· Bell Ringing Ceremony at Engine 6 – from 7th Street, SE to 1300 New Jersey Ave, NW
· Ladder Arch – from New Jersey Ave, NW to Rhode Island Ave, NW to Eastern Ave, NE
There is expected to be heavy traffic around 2:00pm with the normal traffic pattern returning by 4:00pm. Motorists are advised that the above streets may experience heavy traffic. Only vehicles participating in the ceremony will be allowed to travel on the route while the procession passes.”
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photo via IAFF36
From IAFF36:
“May 6th, 2015 – Local 36 regrets to inform the membership of the line-of-duty death of Lt. Kevin McCrae, 6 Engine No.4 Platoon, while operating at a 2nd Alarm apartment fire at 1330 7th St. NW this morning. Our heartfelt sympathies go to Kevin’s wife, and daughter, and to his fellow members of 6 Engine & Truck 4. We are greatly diminished with Kevin’s passing.”
Update from IAFF36:
“On Wednesday May 6th, 2015 the District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department lost one of it’s best and bravest members – Lt. Kevin McRae on the fire ground at 1330 L St. NW.
Lt. McRae was a 24 year veteran of the department assigned to 6 Engine, No. 4 platoon. He leaves behind his wife Trell, and 5 children. There has been an overwhelming show of support for the family of Lt. McRae. We are asking that anyone who would like to help the family, make donations through the DC Fire & EMS Foundation in the name of Kevin. All donations go straight to the family, to assist with the expenses which occur as they go through this difficult period.
Any check or money orders should be made out to and mailed to the following:
DC Fire & EMS Foundation
Kevin McRae Survivor Fund
439 New Jersey Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001“
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Thanks to all who emailed and tweeted photos to @PoPville around 8:15am. @IAFF36 tweets “firefighters quickly extinguish this 9th floor fire in the 1300 Blk of 7th street”.
From @dcfireems:
“UPDATE: Fire 1300blk of 7th St NW. 4 pts transported. 1 FF P1. 1FF and 2 pts serious non-life threatening.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
@IAFF36 tweeted:
“Engines 4, 6, 10, Rescue Squad 1, BFC 1 are helping @BCFDL734 @Local964Prez in #Baltimore #StaySafe”
@MurielBowser tweeted:
“Like you, I’m devastated by the violence in Baltimore and pray that we’ve seen its end. We’ll help our MD neighbors w/ MPD & FEMS support.”
Hard to believe but another bad shuttle bus fire at North Capitol and O St, NE around 8pm. Thanks to Colin B. for sending the photos.
Rob Rutledge sends the shot of the smoke plume below:
